Driving under the influence (DUI) charges is an act that inspires an assortment of potential consequences. The courts can put someone in jail. It is standard practice to impose fines and suspend an individual's driver's license after a DUI conviction. The courts have...
Lately, some big businesses have been laying the blame for corporate losses or stalled growth (rightly or wrongly) on shoplifters – and that’s put a renewed focus on enforcement efforts in a lot of areas. Unfortunately, in the effort to stop the surge of shoplifting...
Depending on the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident, various defenses can be employed when facing assault charges. Understanding these defenses is essential. Here, you will find some of the most common defenses against assault charges. 1. Self-defense...
For some people, the sight of a police officer walking down the street or cruising nearby can be reassuring –- at least as long as they know they haven’t done anything wrong. For others, under the same circumstances, it can be terrifying. That difference in...
You’re driving home after a long night at work – or maybe dinner with your friends when flashing blue and reds appear in your rearview mirror. You’re pulled over, and it doesn’t take long before it’s clear that the officer thinks you’re driving under the influence....
Any California driver who’s been annoyed by the routine “Do you know why I pulled you over?” question asked by police at traffic stops will be happy to learn that they’re less likely to hear that thanks to a law that took effect at the beginning of the year. Now,...
Criminal defense is the art of using argumentation to disprove a prosecutor's case and the evidence they are aiming to use against a defendant. If you have been accused of criminal wrongdoing, the prosecution has the burden of proving you committed the offense beyond...
If you’re talking to a police officer, you may assume that everything they tell you is going to be the truth. You may even think that they are obligated to be honest with you because they are in a position of power. After all, the police are certainly asking you to be...
The right to remain silent is a fundamental principle in the American legal system, rooted in the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. This right protects people during legal proceedings or police interrogations. Understanding its applications is crucial for anyone...
Breath tests that are used to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can sometimes produce inaccurate results. This is problematic because these tests are often used in court as evidence of impairment when a driver was allegedly operating a vehicle with a BAC over...
